A: So how do you think the change in China in the 5 years when you are here?

A: 那么对你来说，你待在这里五年了，中国发生了什么样的变化?

M: Well, I always knew Shanghai was a big bustling city, there’s a lot of traffic congestion on the road. I know it’s important. There are more cars on the road. People can purchase cars now. It’s a choice. Leisure activities are more popular. Sobiking is better for the environment.

A: Do you think you will return to finance in the future? What’s your plan for the future?

A: 你认为你会在未来回归金融业吗？ 你对于未来有什么计划？

M: Finance is boring，so I don’t think will do that. I‘m not enthusiastic about working in an office and facing a computer. I would like to do more in business in China. But the rules are complicated here. Things change. Something could go wrong with the business.It’s risky here I think. Also connections here are so important. It is difficult for a foreigner sometimes.

A: Now let’s talk about studying Chinese and the HSK. What level is your Chinese now?

A: 接下来让我们谈谈学习汉语和HSK。你的中文现在是什么水平？

M: HSK 4 now. My‘Chinese character’ is not very good now.

M: HSK 4级水平。但我的汉字不是很好。

A: So now we are designing a course for foreigners to learn Chinese character quickly. Hope to let you try soon. Do you think Chinese is a very hard language to learn?

A: 所以现在我们正在设计一个外国人快速学习汉字的课程。 希望能尽快让你试试。那么你认为中文是一种很难学的语言吗？

M: Well, I supposeit’s got difficult aspects and easy aspects. The pronunciation is difficult atfirst. My pronunciation is so terrible so bad. The characters are massive obstacle. It’s a big challenge. And time consuming. The grammar is easier. But understanding the words can be very difficult. The meaning behind words is different to, for example, “enjoy.’